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17: Peter Brett Associates

The devastation and tragedy left behind by the Asian tsunami brought out the best in Peter Brett Associates. The engineering consultancy was so moved by the disaster it founded the Reading Initiative for Tsunami Relief and has since pledged long-term commitment to affected areas in Sri Lanka.

That caring attitude is also reflected in the way the company treats its staff and its concern for the environment a little closer to home. The firm has a transport strategy that provides discount rail cards, interest-free loans to buy scooters and the use of bike pools, all to encourage people to leave their cars at home. The 81% positive score given by staff who believe the firm is doing enough to protect the environment ranks it sixth.

One in five employees has been with the firm for five to 10 years, and the annual employee turnover is low. The firm puts a